Issue 292

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Reductionism in the Slaughter-House: An analysis of the background, context, and different approach to the highly centralized system of beef production and slaughter in Canada and the recent crisis of e. coli contamination in foods from XL meat packers in Brooks, Alberta: Food inspection by press release (‘alerts’)Built-In Conflict of InterestControl Over Livestock PricesWho Are the Owners? You didn’t think we could get through this without discussing Cargill, did you? About the Labour Force A Rancher’s Perspective Breaking News: The Saga ContinuesDouble Standard – Séralini and Monsanto: Ground-breaking research from respected scientists prove harm to lab rats from consuming both RoundUp and glyphosate-resistant crops; Monsanto fights back dirtyNorthumberlamb: A successful co-op based on principles of respect, integrity and trust -- 30 years laterFood Price Spike Loses Edge: FAO changes its mind, there is not such a crisis after allCargill Prescription: We look at the language used by a top officialPerils of GE: Wind Blown Canola: High winds spread windrows of GMO canola all over neighbouring fields, contaminating the whole countrysideDepartment of Shameless Promotion: This issue is being circulated at Food Secure Canada's Assembly in Edmonton -- an encouragement to participants to explore The Ram's Horn further

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